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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,258.67, 32,095.99 and 13,187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,258.67, 32,095.99 and 13,187.79 is: 18,198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,258.67 : 32,095.99 = 13,187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,258.67/32,095.99 = 13,187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,258.67x = 32,095.99 × 13,187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,258.67x = 423,275,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,275,142.99/23,258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,198.60

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